In collaboration with the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center, Student Conduct presents a new campus initiative called Rally for your Rights. This is a campus-wide initiative to promote community learning, collaboration, effective dialogue, and the celebration of free speech and expression.

The second event of the semester will be Thursday, February 22 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Library Multimedia Studio (CO 111). This event will help participants develop a better understanding of rights and disenfranchisement at a systemic level. We will view the documentary the “13th” and hold a discussion afterward.

If you are interested in getting involved or if you would like to share opinions or ideas, please feel free to reach out to Jasmine Marks or Rick Miller.

Join Assistant Professor Shauna Sowga for a conversation about food insecurity and its impact on the community. The Service-Learning coffee break is scheduled for Friday, February 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Nestor Hall 011. Please email servicelearning@cscc.edu with any questions.

Columbus State’s Tim Malloy takes part in Vertical Mile

Tim Malloy, System Administrator, completed the Vertical Mile in the Rhodes Tower downtown. That’s 800 floors (going up and down 40 floors, ten times!) and 17,600 steps. The annual event, held this year on Feb. 17, is part of the national Fight For Air Climb - an American Lung Association signature fundraising event held at prominent skyscrapers across the country. The annual event has raised more than $45 million to support the mission of the American Lung Association.

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